09-21-2018, 06:30 PM
Joseph Parker keen to fight Dillian Whyte again 'as soon as he is willing'
Joseph Parker collects a powerful left hook from Dillian Whyte during their London fight last July.
Stalled New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker wants a rematch with Dillian Whyte "as soon as he is willing".
Parker remains in New Zealand in light training as he and his team try to stitch together a deal for a fight before the end of the year.
The 26-year-old former WBO heavyweight champion is sitting on back-to-back losses, the second a controversial points decision that went in favour of Whyte, despite the Brit's rough-house tactics.
Parker wants revenge though admits he might have to bide his time as Whyte eyes bigger things on the back of that London win which could propel him to a world title shot against Anthony Joshua, providing Joshua gets past Russian Alexander Povetkin in front of another massive Wembley crowd this weekend.
"Another 30 seconds and I would have beaten Dillian Whyte and would be fighting Joshua at Wembley," Parker told Sky Sports in the UK as he looked back on the White fight where he hit the canvas for the first time in his career but also had Whyte down in a frantic final round.
"But that's boxing and I must earn my way back. I will fight someone before the end of the year.
"As for Whyte, everyone wants to see a rematch and we should have got it on straight away. We will fight Whyte again as soon as he is willing."
Parker remains a marketable product in Britain and is respected by the powerful UK broadcaster. They were keen on his thoughts on Joshua's clash with Povetkin where the WBO, WBA and IBF belts go on the line.
Parker confirmed he would be watching with interest.
"I will be observing their styles closely. I expect Joshua to win, but anything can happen in boxing," he said.
"It is frustrating. I would have loved a rematch with Joshua at Wembley, and I believe I am still in the frame, being the only pro to take him the distance."
Joseph Parker collects a powerful left hook from Dillian Whyte during their London fight last July.
Stalled New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker wants a rematch with Dillian Whyte "as soon as he is willing".
Parker remains in New Zealand in light training as he and his team try to stitch together a deal for a fight before the end of the year.
The 26-year-old former WBO heavyweight champion is sitting on back-to-back losses, the second a controversial points decision that went in favour of Whyte, despite the Brit's rough-house tactics.
Parker wants revenge though admits he might have to bide his time as Whyte eyes bigger things on the back of that London win which could propel him to a world title shot against Anthony Joshua, providing Joshua gets past Russian Alexander Povetkin in front of another massive Wembley crowd this weekend.
"Another 30 seconds and I would have beaten Dillian Whyte and would be fighting Joshua at Wembley," Parker told Sky Sports in the UK as he looked back on the White fight where he hit the canvas for the first time in his career but also had Whyte down in a frantic final round.
"But that's boxing and I must earn my way back. I will fight someone before the end of the year.
"As for Whyte, everyone wants to see a rematch and we should have got it on straight away. We will fight Whyte again as soon as he is willing."
Parker remains a marketable product in Britain and is respected by the powerful UK broadcaster. They were keen on his thoughts on Joshua's clash with Povetkin where the WBO, WBA and IBF belts go on the line.
Parker confirmed he would be watching with interest.
"I will be observing their styles closely. I expect Joshua to win, but anything can happen in boxing," he said.
"It is frustrating. I would have loved a rematch with Joshua at Wembley, and I believe I am still in the frame, being the only pro to take him the distance."